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# Sr Lead Software Engineer (C++ / FICC Etrading)

- **Company:** Jpmorganchase
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, AI Coding Agents, Information Technology, Low Latency, Code Restructuring, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/sr-lead-software-engineer-c-ficc-etrading/50779676

## About the Role

development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and estensive applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Advanced knowledge and demonstrated skills in in programming languages C and C++ Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads
on compliant usage patterns and controls. Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight Practical cloud native experience Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Hands on experience working within Financial Services Industry Hands on experience on high throughput and low latency systems Hands on experience in electronic trading systems #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

operations and processes Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain. Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted